Three of the University of Adelaide's leading academics have been recognised as emerging leaders in health and medical research by the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).
Associate Professor Kylie Dunning, Professor Zachary Munn and Associate Professor Mark Plummer have been chosen to participate in the AAHMS Mentorship Program.
Associate Professor Dunning leads the Reproductive Success team within the University's Robinson Research Institute, the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, and the School of Biomedicine.
She is leading the way in the development of safe, non-invasive diagnostic technologies that will change the way fertility specialists and embryologists select the best eggs and embryos, which will ultimately improve the experience for all couples seeking fertility care.
Professor Munn is the founding Director of Health Evidence Synthesis Taxonomy Initiative in the School of Public Health, and a systematic review, evidence implementation and guideline development methodologist.
Professor Munn is currently leading the development and implementation of an Australian Motor Neurone Disease Guidelines.
Associate Professor Plummer is an Honorary Senior Lecturer with the University of Adelaide, and is also the Head of Research and Innovation at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
As part of the three-year program, the new mentees will join the academy as Associate Members and work with experienced Fellows as their mentors.
"This program is an incredible opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in health and medical research," said AAHMS Mentorship Program Chair and Fellow, Professor Gail Risbridger AM FAHMS.
"Mentors provide independent advice and support in career development, succession planning and leadership advancement.
"The mentees also get the chance to contribute to the Academy's work, including our policy outputs, while they participate in the program - providing important perspectives."
